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The owners of at least some of the 10 bars and restaurants that are facing liquor license suspensions over COVID-19 executive order violations say they weren t trying to disregard New Jersey s rules – and in some cases deny they did at all.
The claims come as Gov. Phil Murphy Monday said the state would continue to name and shame establishments that violate his executive orders, which – among other restrictions – limit indoor restaurant and car capacity to 25%, and set a 10 p.m. curfew on both.
Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control released the names of 10 bars and restaurants on Friday, saying they ve been put on notice they are at risk of their liquor licenses.
The charges seek to suspend liquor licenses for each of the 10 businesses; the shortest suspension sought is 10 days, the longest is 115. Grewal said additional charges would be forthcoming. Results of our enforcement sweeps thus far demonstrate that the majority of licensees are following the Governor s orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Grewal said in a press release Friday. Those who flout curfews, seating restrictions, face covering mandates, and other mitigation measures will face consequences.
Of some 500 inspections conducted in the last month, Grewal says nearly 90 percent of establishments have been in compliance with Gov. Murphy s latest COVID restrictions.
Adam Zebib owns George Street Ale House in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He says one of the violations brought against his restaurant was the result of a customer asking for a cup of water. The customer got a cup of water from the bar, but because bars are supposed to be shut down, this ale house gets a 25-da
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Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control announced they are seeking to suspend the liquor licenses of 10 New Jersey bars and restaurants accused of violating the heightened restrictions.